About Ruano
The surname Ruano is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "ruana," which refers to a type of cloak or cape worn in medieval times. As a surname, Ruano likely originated as a nickname for someone who either made or wore such garments. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a geographical location, possibly indicating that the first bearers of the name hailed from a place associated with the production or use of ruanas. Today, the surname Ruano is found predominantly in Spain and Latin American countries.
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The surname Ruano is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruano based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ruano is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ruano in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ruano using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.